The NBA’s smallest player dominated his game Saturday night to help the NBA kick off the new calendar year. Earl Boykins, the 5-foot-5, 133-pound guard for Milwaukee, torched Dallas for 26 points to help lead the Bucks to a 99-87 victory over Dallas. Playing increasing minutes with the injury to Milwaukee starting point guard Brandon Jennings, […]
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Suffocating San Antonio defense threw Oklahoma City into a vice in the first half Saturday night. The Thunder missed 20 of their first 24 shots, hitting 20 percent in the first quarter and 29.3 percent for the half as the Spurs raced to a 49-36 lead. NBA scoring leader Kevin Durant was limited to eight […]
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The Spurs are bracing for a big challenge when they face talented Oklahoma City Saturday night at the AT&T Center. The Thunder are 23-11 and lead the Northwest Division by a half game over Utah. The Thunder have won nine of their last 12 games and will be looking for revenge after San Antonio’s 117-104 victory […]
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The realization that Russell Westbrook and Oklahoma City Saturday night kept George Hill at home for a quiet celebration to celebrate the New Year. “It was a game night, so I sat at home and relaxed,” Hill said. “I made it to midnight. My little brother is still in town, so I sat with him, […]
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Tony Parker credits a rigorous off-season workout program for his fast start. “That was one of my things,” Parker said. “I wanted to stay healthy and make sure I’m strong enough to play the whole season. So far, I have no complaints.” Parker has responded by averaging 17.8 points per game — up nearly two points […]
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Most observers always thought that Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker both wanted to remain with the Spurs. But as free agency approached with both members of San Antonio’s starting backcourt, there was always a sense of fear in Spurs Nation that both would want to leave for greener basketball opportunities. Ginobili had been trapped in […]
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Russell Westbrook got a triple-double Friday night against Atlanta, but violated “the code” in getting it. Westbrook produced 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists in Oklahoma City’s 103-94 triumph over Atlanta. But the Hawks were howling about his last assist after the game. Westbrook rushed the ball up Serge Ibaka’s dunk with 6.9 seconds […]
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It’s no surprise that the nation was watching the Spurs and Dallas last night in TNT’s featured late-game positioning of the Thursday night’s showdown between the two best teams in the Western Division. And even with Dallas missing top player Dirk Nowitzki and Manu Ginobili battling a painful sinus infection, ESPN.com’s Marc Stein still found […]
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